Artists Who Lit Up Our Radar Screen in 2017
Over the course of the past 12 months, Brooklyn Roads interviewed a diverse group of Brooklyn-based artists, some fairly new on the scene and others... read article
Articles by David K. Moseder
Nicole Atkins Says “Goodnight Rhonda Lee”…
There has always been an element of soul in Nicole Atkins’ voice. On her new album, Goodnight Rhonda Lee, she wears it on her sleeve.... read article
Benjamin Cartel Incorporates Diverse Influences in His Music
As a child, Benjamin Cartel watched his aunts and uncles “singing and playing joyfully” at family gatherings, which “had profound influence on me. I thought... read article
Brooklyn Voices: There’s No Place Like Here for the Holidays
The holiday season will soon be in full swing, and we’re thankful to be living in a borough with such bountiful music choices. In the... read article
M Shanghai String Band Performs at the 2017 Brooklyn Americana Folk Festival Stage At Brooklyn Bridge Park photo by Alexa Hoyer
Variety and Authenticity Highlight Brooklyn Americana Music Festival
There were many standout performances at this year’s Brooklyn Americana Music Festival (September 22-24). Festival Founder Jan Bell, whose own band, The Maybelles, played at... read article
Jan Bell Leads Brooklyn’s Americana Music Renaissance
It’s been a long journey, geographically and culturally, for Jan Bell, founder and artistic director of the Brooklyn Americana Music Festival. She grew up in... read article
Musical Treats for Halloween — and Beyond
In the heart of autumn, with Halloween approaching and Thanksgiving not far off, Brooklyn’s musical cornucopia is overflowing. The following sampling of what’s coming up... read article
The Talent Rises as We Head Into Fall
The temperatures will start to cool down soon, but Brooklyn’s music scene remains as hot as ever. Our borough continues to spawn and nurture new... read article
Shinobi Ninja: Eclectic Musical Warriors Pool Their Talents
Duke Sims of Shinobi Ninja tells Brooklyn Roads that he never made a conscious decision to play music for a living; rather, “It’s the journey,” he... read article
Willie Nile’s ‘Positively Bob’ Is Positively Brilliant
Before the catch-all term “Americana” was coined, there was a thing called “folk-rock.” Willie Nile helped keep that genre alive, adding a dash of punk... read article